Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Stoneridge Consulting; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction consultancy in York is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role offers structured training, hands-on project experience, and guidance toward professional qualifications. Ideal for recent graduates, responsibilities include assisting with cost management, preparing estimates, and attending project meetings. The company promotes a friendly environment and provides support for chartership, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Competitive graduate salary and benefits package

Structured training and mentoring

Support for chartership

Qualifications

• A recently completed degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical skills and analytical ability.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, plans, and tender documents.
• Measure and quantify construction works.
• Support tender reviews and contractor evaluations.
• Help monitor project costs, variations, and valuations.
• Assist in preparing cost reports and forecasts.
• Attend client and site meetings as part of the project team.

Skills

Numerical and analytical ability

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: York

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + benefits

A respected and growing construction and development consultancy is looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join its York office. The business delivers cost and commercial consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors, including education, residential, healthcare, commercial and regeneration projects.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is keen to develop a career in Quantity Surveying within a supportive consultancy environment. You'll be given structured training, hands‑on project exposure and clear guidance toward professional qualification.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers, you will assist in the delivery of cost management services across all stages of the project lifecycle. From day one, you'll gain practical experience on live projects and have the opportunity to build strong technical and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans and tender documents
• Measuring and quantifying construction works
• Supporting tender reviews and contractor evaluations
• Helping monitor project costs, variations and valuations
• Assisting in the preparation of cost reports and forecasts
• Attending client, consultant and site meetings as part of the wider project team

About You

• Recently completed a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• A placement year or relevant industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with good attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Motivated, reliable and keen to build a long-term career in consultancy
• Interested in working toward MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation

What's on Offer

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced professionals
• Support and funding toward chartership
• Exposure to a wide variety of sectors and project types
• A friendly and collaborative working environment

Contact Charlie Voss at Stoneridge Consulting on (phone number removed) to learn more and apply.